What is the cheapest way to get from Wick to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Wick to Oban is to bus via Highland Theatre which costs £23 - £45 and takes 7h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wick to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Wick to Oban is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Wick and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Wick to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Caithness General Hospital and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Wick and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Wick to Oban. However, there are services departing from Wick and arriving at Oban via Inverness, Perth and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

How far is it from Wick to Oban?

The distance between Wick and Oban is 221 miles. The road distance is 207.7 miles.

How do I travel from Wick to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Wick to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 7h 13m and costs £24 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Wick to Oban?

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Wick to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wick to Oban bus from?

Wick to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Caithness General Hospital station.

Where do I catch the Wick to Oban train from?

Wick to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Wick station.

Train or bus from Wick to Oban?

The best way to get from Wick to Oban is to bus which takes 7h 13m and costs £24 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £160 - £350 and takes 13h 25m.

Where does the Wick to Oban bus arrive?

Wick to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Wick to Oban train arrive?

Wick to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Wick to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Wick to Oban is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Wick to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from Wick to Oban?

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Caithness General Hospital to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
7h 13m
£24–35
Bus via Highland Theatre
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Highland Theatrebus 919
7h 32m
£23–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Highland Theatrebus 919
9h 1m
£93–169
Drive 206.5 mi
1. Drive from Wick to Obancar 206.5 mi
4h 33m
£51–74
Train
1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
13h 25m
£168–344

Wick to Oban by bus

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7h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 220.2 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Wick, Scotland and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Caithness General Hospital to Oban Bus Station via Inverness Union Street in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wick to Oban via Inverness, Perth, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 13h 25m.

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